CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/C/8/32
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell
Date20 July 1848
WriterVictoria, Queen
AddresseeRussell, John, Lord
DescriptionThe news from Ireland is very bad, and the Queen has postponed her journey [to Osborne] in consquence, despite the personal inconvenience: she has not been well for the last 10 days. England must act with great vigour, and there must be no fear of using the strongest means: this is not repeal, it is revolt. Queen Victoria wishes to see Lord John Russell and Sir George Grey [Home Secretary].
LanguageEnglish
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